GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
polyglotone who is polyglot
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic